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Fo Ti — known in Chinese as He Shou Wu (何首乌), meaning "black-haired Mr. He" after the legendary figure said to have discovered its rejuvenating properties — is the root of Polygonum multiflorum, a climbing plant native to central and southern China. For over a thousand years, this root has been one of the most prized herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, valued for its tonic properties and its distinctive, complex scent: earthy and slightly bitter at first, with a deep, woody warmth beneath, and faint sweet undertones that emerge in the dry-down.

In perfumery, Fo Ti is an emerging and relatively rare note appearing in Eastern-inspired niche fragrances that seek to incorporate the ancient medicinal and philosophical heritage of traditional Chinese botany. Its olfactory profile — dense, herbal-earthy, slightly astringent — adds an unusual, contemplative depth to compositions. Fo Ti pairs naturally with other medicinal herbs, dark woods like oud and sandalwood, earthy vetiver and patchouli, and the resinous warmth of incense-type materials. It speaks to the growing interest in traditional East Asian botanical materials within contemporary niche perfumery.

Fragrenza's Fo Ti collection introduces this ancient Chinese botanical to the world of fine fragrance through premium-quality dupes at accessible prices. Complex, grounding, and steeped in a millennium of tradition — discover a note as rich in history as it is in depth.